Defect Petition · Closed
STEERING COLUMN FIRE
Action number
DP00002
Opened
Jan 20, 2000
Closed
Apr 24, 2000
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What NHTSA is examining
Alleges that the poor design of the ignition switch assembly and//or the key cylinder assembly in the model year 1991-2000 vehicles may cause the steering column to catch fire
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.